FDA approves radiation-based prostate cancer drug
1 day ago
The FDA said Wednesday it approved the drug, Xofigo from Bayer Pharmaceuticals, for men whose cancer has grown into bone tumors even after receiving medication or surgery to lower testosterone.
FDA approves genetic test for lung cancer drug
3 days ago
The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved a genetic test from Roche to help doctors identify patients who can benefit from a lung cancer drug made by the company's Genentech unit.
Idaho spud giant bets on biotech potatoes
3 days ago
"Simplot's Baker pointed to, among other sources, the FDA, which says genetically-engineered foods it reviews meets the same safety requirements as those from traditionally-bred plants.
Federal judge denies FDA effort to block contraceptive access
7 days ago
But Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius overruled the recommendation, and the FDA later rejected a petition calling for unrestricted over-the-counter sales of the drug.
State pharmacy boards back more FDA oversight
8 days ago
State pharmacy boards back more FDA oversight
FDA inspection triggers recall by Florida pharmacy
9 days ago
The St. Petersburg, Fla.-based pharmacy has agreed to recall all of its sterile drugs and is in the process of notifying customers, the FDA said in a statement.
Merck: FDA reviewing its ragweed allergy therapy
9 days ago
In March, the Whitehouse Station, N.J., company said the FDA was reviewing its application for an immunotherapy tablet for grass pollen allergies.
FDA wants cancer warnings on tanning beds
11 days ago
I have to diagnose too many young people with melanoma and see the grief that it causes to these families," said Dr. Mary Maloney of the American Academy of Dermatology, on a call with FDA...
FDA warns pregnant women of migraine drug risk
11 days ago
But the FDA said it is adding new warnings to the drugs' labeling after a study showed they decreased IQ scores in children whose mothers took them while pregnant.
Govt mulls next step on contentious Plan B pill
16 days ago
U.S. District Judge Edward Korman of New York had given the FDA until Monday to lift all age limits on Plan B and a cheaper generic, mandating that emergency contraception be sold just like aspirin.
